About

This perennial forms dense clumps, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. It features hairy, greyish-green leaves, with the lower heart-shaped leaves measuring up to 8 cm in length. From summer through early autumn, the plant produces nodding, bell-shaped flowers in a creamy-white hue, which are displayed on slender, arching stems.

About the genus

Campanula encompasses a range of plants that can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, or evergreen perennials. These species produce bell or star-shaped flowers, frequently in shades of blue, during the late spring or summer months.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native to
Turkey to Caucasus

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews